MANAGING GLOBALIZATION: U.S. faces a tricky balancing act Oct 22, 2008
U.S. faces a tricky balancing act - International Herald Tribune. MANAGING GLOBALIZATION. (International Herald Tribune)
From London, a rebuke to U.S. approach on terrorism Oct 22, 2008
Published: October 22, 2008. Two senior British counterterrorism officials have in recent days criticized the United States for what they described as its overly militaristic approach to fighting terrorism and warned of a further erosion of civil liberties. (International Herald Tribune)
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Since hosting the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, Turin, a northern Italian city along the Po River, has been transformed from a nondescript industrial city into a cosmopolitan center of artisanal food and modern design ... Christophe Margot for The New York Times Turin, a northern Italian city along the Po River, has been transformed from a nondescript industrial hub into a cosmopolitan center of artisanal food and modern design. (International Herald Tribune)
Calzaghe eyes Madison Square Garden farewell Oct 22, 2008
Reuters Published: October 22, 2008. Joe Calzaghe plans to bring the curtain down on his glittering career after his November 8 fight against American Roy Jones Jr. at Madison Square Garden. (International Herald Tribune)
Russia, Iran and Qatar move toward forming gas cartel Oct 22, 2008
Russia, Iran and Qatar made the first serious moves Tuesday toward forming an OPEC-style cartel on natural gas, raising concerns that Moscow could boost its influence over energy markets spanning from Europe to South Asia. This will range from exploration, refining and selling gas. (International Herald Tribune)
Watermelon panzanella Jul 23, 2008
The natural, rich soil of the Po river valley is some of the most fertile ground in the world, and because of the perfectly flat fields it's easy to cultivate and extremely generous in yield. The Celts were farming here even before Roman times. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Escaped POW Recalls Rescue Mission Jul 13, 2008
"I knew I had to escape before we crossed the Po River," he says. "I asked one of the other guys, a football player, how to jump from a 70-mile-an-hour train. He said, 'Just jump and roll. Jump and shoulder-roll.' I believed him.". (The Pilot Newspaper)
Rain-induced landslide kills 2 in Italy May 30, 2008
The river flows through Turin, where it meets the larger Po river, and bridges in the city have been closed or are being closely monitored as the waters rise. Authorities also ordered all schools in and around Turin closed on Friday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Slowly does it - the sustainable way May 14, 2008
As the first Australian student of Italy's University of Gastronomic Studies, David Prior recently travelled with 150 peers from 30 countries, to "learn about the environment, sustainability and what's happening to the Po River". The hands-on approach is part of a unique university experience, with protection of the biodiversity high among its aims. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Germany cleared over Parmesan Feb 27, 2008
Authentic Parmesan, often sold in powdered form and sprinkled on pasta dishes, is made by fewer than 450 cheese-makers close to the Po River in northern Italy. The German government had argued that the word "Parmesan", in Germany, merely referred to hard cheeses which were either grated or intended to be grated. (BBC News -- Europe)
Most motorists like new bypass Spotsylvania Courthouse Bypass has helped traffic in the historic courthouse district. Read the story and view VIDEOS of the bypass. Feb 24, 2008
It terminates at Block House Road north of the Po River. Meanwhile, state and local officials are seeking ways to improve the road. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
On the hunt for a wild game feast Dec 6, 2007
We'd cram some hunting dogs and two or three other guys with shotguns all nice and tight in a couple of early-sixties VW Beetles to drive down to Cremona's Po River banks in Italy and shoot some pheasants and hares. Then we'd head home and totally ruin the meat by cooking it bone-dry. (Globe and Mail)
WWII flyer remembered in Italy Nov 24, 2007
Faull was part of the 64th Group, 16th Squadron, 12th Air Force, operating in what the Italians called Sesta Zona (Zone 6) extending from the Liguria Shore to Pianura Padana, Italy's fertile Po River Valley region. The C47 aircraft, in which he was flying, crashed near the Apennine mountains, killing all aboard. (The Union Democrat)
Bearing scars of war Nov 13, 2007
Willey received this last wound while he was on the German side of the Po River where Nazi soldier were firing anti-aircraft guns at soldiers at nearly point-blank range. Along with receiving shrapnel in his mouth, one of Willey's fellow soldiers had part of his face shot off. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Legless Zanardi to compete in NYC Marathon Nov 3, 2007
Ever the optimist, he decided to pedal 18 miles along the Po River then turn around and head back. Three miles into the return trip, hed had enough. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Northern Italys Top 10 Sights Oct 1, 2007
Here are the ten must-see sights in Northern Italy the regions north of the Po River. Milan: The Duomo The third largest Christian church in the world and the height of the flamboyant gothic style, the great cathedral is impressive inside and out. (Suite101.com)
Italy's Wine Regions Sep 16, 2007
Bounded by the Po River to the south and the Alps to the north, Lombardy is a rich plain. It's home to Italy's fashion capital Milan as well as the tourist areas of Lake Garda and Lake Como. (Suite101.com)
Thousands line up to pay respects to Pavarotti at Modena cathedral Sep 7, 2007
Others were grateful to the tenor for making Modena a quiet city of about 180,000 residents near the Po River_ famous across the world. "He's a symbol of Modena, a symbol of Italy, he's international," said Simone Sarrau, a 32-year-old who waited in line until nearly midnight Thursday to pay his respects. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Flushing Out a Record of Local Drug Use Aug 25, 2007
The work is part of a growing trend to monitor drug use via sewage pioneered in the Po River valley by toxicologist Roberto Fanelli of the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research in Milan. The U.S. government has undertaken such drug-testing experiments since 2006 in more than 30 municipalities, ranging from San Diego to Fairfax County, Va. (Scientific American)
Sewage Tells Tales About Community-wide Drug Abuse Aug 23, 2007
Last year, Italian scientists found ways to detect metabolites for cocaine in the Po River, giving law enforcement officials more accurate estimates on cocaine use in the area. The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy has obtained samples from a dozen different waterways in an effort to assess illegal drug use, as well. (Science Daily)
Magnolias-and-moss architecture Aug 20, 2007
The core architectural style is that of the 16th century designer Palladio, of the Italian regions of Vicenza and the Po River delta. It was a style designed to be seen from boats and barges. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Michelangelo Antonioni; known for his cool cinematic style Aug 1, 2007
One of those projects turned into his first film, "Gente del Po" (1943-47), about the Po River ... Returning to the Po River valley, he depicted the numb melancholy of a sugar refinery worker (Steve Cochran) dumped by the woman he loves. (Boston Globe)
Rousing performance by Italian fireworks firm Panzera S.A.S. to close out 23rd edition of L'International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS Jul 28, 2007
This past July 4, as part of Turin's annual celebration, it staged the city's traditional fireworks show, lighting up the sky over a 1 km stretch between two bridges spanning the Po River. Mini-fireworks to mark Longueuil's 350th anniversary This year the city of Longueuil is celebrating its 350th anniversary. (Canada Newswire)
Boone WWII Veteran shares his experiences May 19, 2007
By MATT OLIVER Staff writer. With Memorial Day right around the corner, Boone resident and World War II veteran Don Schoof has been reflecting on the days when he served his country. (Boone Today, IA)
Saving The Planet One Spa At A Time May 13, 2007
The Po River, Italy's largest, is running very low. A prolonged drought could affect both industrial output and agriculture, but thus far the action is just a precaution to accelerate aid to the region if necessary. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Italy's largest river drying up May 5, 2007
This NASA image shows Italy's Po River Valley in 2005. Officials have declared a state of emergency in the wake of unusally warm weather, which has left the river dry. (Globe and Mail)
FT: Environmental criminals will face prison in Italy Apr 25, 2007
Italy experienced its warmest winter this year for 200 years, and the Po river has fallen this week to 6. 5 metres below its normal level in one part of northern Italy. (MSNBC -- Business)
Italy Mulls Emergency Moves as Po Shrivels Apr 24, 2007
Among the measures considered is filling up the Po river, whose levels have been dropping sharply in the past few weeks, with controlled water flows from big lakes and reservoirs in the Alps, even though that is not expected to bring it back to normal levels. To minimise the risk of blackouts caused by millions of people cranking up air conditioners, the government may also implement accords that allow supplies to some industrial clients to be temporarily interrupted, and raise electricity... (Planet Ark, United States)
Good intentions don't pave roads Feb 3, 2007
Residents of Hunter's Lodge Drive, Po River Drive, Hunter's Cove Drive, Todd's Tavern Drive and Rainbow Lane pay a special assessment so their roads will be paved before Holly Drive. Gunger doesn't think an assessment would be successful on Holly Drive. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
